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Gooch & HousegoFRA:GPL 71 EV-to-OCF is 36.17 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 19.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:GPL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Gooch & Housego ranks worse than 78.25% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Gooch & Housego's Enterprise Value is €447.2 Mil.
Gooch & Housego's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.4 Mil. Therefore, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF for today is 36.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GPL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.33 Med: 19.71 Max: 52.2
Current: 35.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Gooch & Housego was 52.20. The lowest was 8.33. And the median was 19.71.
FRA:GPL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.25% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.73
vs FRA:GPL: 35.69
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Gooch & Housego's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gooch & Housego's share price for today is €13.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gooch & Housego's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.165.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Gooch & Housego EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Gooch & Housego EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Gooch & Housego EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Gooch & Housego's current Enterprise Value is €447.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gooch & Housego's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.4 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) has a EV-to-OCF of 36.17 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 84% above median its historical median of 19.71. Over the past decade, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.33 to 52.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #1954 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF too high?
Gooch & Housego's current EV-to-OCF of 36.17 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 19.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.33 to a high of 52.20. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.73. Gooch & Housego's value of 36.17 is 314.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #1954 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gooch & Housego has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gooch & Housego's EV-to-OCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #1954 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Gooch & Housego in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.73. Gooch & Housego's value of 36.17 is 314.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gooch & Housego's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.33 to 52.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.71 vs. the industry median of 8.73, Gooch & Housego has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.73, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gooch & Housego's current EV-to-OCF of 36.17 is 314.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gooch & Housego's current EV-to-OCF is 36.17, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 19.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gooch & Housego stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.73, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 105.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 36.17, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 19.71 and 314.3% above the Hardware industry median of 8.73. Gooch & Housego's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL), the current EV-to-OCF is 36.17 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.80 is trading 105.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.73.
GuruFocus considers Gooch & Housego to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GPL:
EV-to-OCF: 36.17 (84% above median its 10-year median of 19.71)
GF Value™: €6.73 vs. price of €13.80 (105.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 314.3% above the Hardware median (#1954 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gooch & Housego PLC provides photonics technologies and solutions for industrial, aerospace and defence, life sciences, and scientific research applications. Its products include acousto-optic, electro optic and fibre optic components, precision optics, optical systems, and related photonic technologies used in mission critical applications. The company operates through the Industrial, Aerospace and Defence, and Life Sciences segments, with the Industrial segment generating the majority of revenue. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of components and subsystems, and operations span the United Kingdom, the USA, Continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
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